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Pioneer, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Carroll Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
522 Population 479/sq mi density
$80,526 Median Income $23,053 per capita
$49,100 Home Value $79,692 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 12.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,526 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,100 home value, $842/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pioneer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation104 ft (32 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density479/sq mi
Coordinates32.7381°N, 91.4381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWest Carroll Parish County
Nearest AirportMonroe Regional (MLU)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 70 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 119 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 129 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 129 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 107 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 125 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 124 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 125 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 128 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 120 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 134 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 114 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 116 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 133 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ida (2021, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Ida Category 2 245 km
2020 Laura Category 3 176 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 282 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 275 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 213 km
1992 Andrew Category 1 250 km
1985 Elena Category 3 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

611 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 198 fatalities, 2,602 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 40 km 47
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 68 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 43 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 39 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 87 km 0
Mar 9, 1992 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 1, 1983 EF4 55 km 2
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 91 km 0
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 80 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 39 km 58
Dec 13, 2022 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 42 km 3
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 19, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
May 19, 1983 EF3 80 km 0
May 18, 1983 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 57 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 89 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 92 km
2010 DREW 1,283 80 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 82 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 95 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 77 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 81 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 81 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 81 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 81 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 80 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 75 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 88 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 81 km
2007 EAGLE LAKE 742 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 741 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
March 56°F (14°C) 5.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 2.9 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Pioneer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (2.9").

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